Journal of Polymer and Composites

About the Journal

The Journal of Polymer & Composites (JOPC) is a peer-reviewed Hybrid Open Access journal launched in 2013, serving the fields of reinforced plastics and polymer composites, including research, production, processing, and applications. JOPC brings detailed developments in this rapidly expanding area long before they become commercial realities, offering a platform to discuss new issues in the area of polymers and composites, and advancing research quality through new methods and practices in Chemical Engineering.

Focus & Scope

Polymers

• Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis of copolymers, block-polymers, polyesters, elastomers, polyolefins, polyamides, polycarbonates, rubber, thermoplastics, thermosets; polymerization methods.

• Polymer Analysis and Advanced Characterization: Characterization of polymeric materials and additives, molecular weight measurement, spectroscopy, structure-property relationships, modeling, and simulation of molecular and material properties.

• Polymer Physics and Theory: Multiscale modeling methodologies, constitutive equations, machine learning for structure-property quantification, development of new measuring instruments.

• Polymer Processing and Engineering: Thermoforming, compression and transfer molding, rotational molding, extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, plastic foam molding, advanced multiscale processing methods.

• Polymer Applications: Applications from biomedical engineering to space engineering, nanoscale to macro scale devices, proof-of-concept development, performance verification.

• Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers: Polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, polyesters, polyamides; renewable resources-based polymers.

• Circular and Green Polymer Science: Biodegradable polymers, green polymer system development, polymer recycling, energy recovery strategies.

• Polymer Materials: Nanocomposites, hybrid nanomaterials, polymer blends, fibers, porous materials.

• Polymer Synthesis, Modification, and Self-Assembly: Designer polymer architectures, supramolecular polymerization, functional polymeric structures.

• Technological Applications: Polymers for energy generation/storage, optoelectronics, separation membranes, microelectronics.

• Polymer Structures: Polymer blend structures, nanocrystals, molecular orientation, polyaromatics.

• Physical Properties of Polymers: Thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, resistivity, mechanical, magnetic, and corrosion resistance.

• Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Surface modification, nano-mechanical measurements, functional surfaces, interfacial phenomena simulations.

• Functional Polymers: Photoactive polymers, conductive and sensitive polymers, hydrogels, polymer nanocomposites, biomaterials.

• Supramolecular Polymers: Graft copolymers, hyperbranched polymers, brush polymers.

• Renewable Polymer Synthesis: Sustainable polymer production, green synthesis pathways.

• Macromolecular Structure and Function: Higher-order structures, structure-function relationship in polymers.

• Synthesis and Application of Novel Polymers: Advanced polymer chemistry and material science intersections.

• Polymerization Mechanisms and Kinetics: Fundamental understanding and innovation in polymerization processes.

• Higher-Order Polymer Structures: Advanced self-assembly and architecture control.

Composites

• Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Design, biomedical composites, structural composites, smart composites, multifunctional materials, self-healing materials, life cycle assessments.

• Composite Materials: Reinforcement and matrix types, thermoplastic, thermoset, metal, and ceramic matrix composites.

• Fiber Reinforcement Composites: Glass fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, natural fibers.

• Physical Properties of Composites: Low weight, high stiffness, fatigue resistance, ease of complex shape manufacturing.

• Novel Composites: Advanced synthesis, properties, testing, fabrication technologies.

• Nanocomposites: Nanoclays, MWNTs, nanotubes, nanocellulose.

• Biomedical Composites: Orthopedic applications, fracture repair, bioactivity enhancement.

• Energy Composites: Nanostructures for batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, triboelectric generators, solar cells.

• Modeling and Non-Destructive Evaluation: Ultrasonic, thermography, x-ray, acoustic emission, shearography, dielectric testing.

• Processing, Properties, and Performance: Composite forming, continuous reinforcement, lightweighting technologies, high-performance materials.

• Repair, Testing, Nanotechnology: Self-repairing technologies, microstructure modification, and monitoring.

• Characterization: In-situ measurements, neutron and X-ray techniques, suspension rheology, surface analysis.

• Physical Chemistry of Composites: Heterogeneity, colloidal forces, environmental impact studies.

• Process and Functional Materials: Industrial waste utilization, separation technologies, functional material synthesis.

• Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mechanics: Particle-laden flow studies, MRI velocimetry, flow visualization, complex fluid behavior.